Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, October 8, 2026 — Officials in Nevada County have carried out a significant multi-agency operation targeting illegal cannabis cultivation sites, resulting in the seizure of a substantial amount of cannabis plants and harvested product, along with psychedelic mushrooms. The operation focused on the search and destruction of unlicensed marijuana grows that were found to be in violation of local water codes.

During the enforcement action, authorities reported the eradication of more than 2,700 cannabis plants. In addition to the living plants, approximately 670 pounds of processed cannabis were confiscated. The operation also led to the seizure of psychedelic mushrooms.

The primary reason cited for the enforcement measures was the violation of water codes. Specific details regarding the nature of these water code violations were not immediately available. The operation involved multiple agencies, though the specific agencies participating were not detailed in the provided information.

The search and destroy mission aimed to address the environmental impact and unregulated nature of these illegal operations. Information regarding the exact timeline of the operation or the specific locations within Nevada County where the sites were found was not provided.

Authorities have not released information on whether any arrests were made in connection with the seizures. The contractor’s name, if any was involved in the destruction or investigation, was also not provided. Further details on the outcomes of the water code violations, such as potential penalties or subsequent actions, remain undisclosed.


Story summarized from the original created by Chris D. Johnson on fox40.com, see more information here.

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